Crime Rate in Samlesbury & Walton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Samlesbury & Walton

The total recorded crimes in Samlesbury & Walton, South Ribble, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Samlesbury & Walton crime rate of 22.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Samlesbury & Walton, encompassing approximately 1,754 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Samlesbury & Walton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Capitol Way with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Edward Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Samlesbury & Walton?

To understand the safety of Samlesbury & Walton, we need to analyze Samlesbury & Walton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Samlesbury & Walton reported a higher crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 597 crimes compared to 506. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Samlesbury & Walton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

    • In 2023, Samlesbury & Walton experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Ribble average, with 525 crimes compared to 447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Samlesbury & Walton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Ribble, Samlesbury & Walton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Samlesbury & Walton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Samlesbury & Walton has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 22.23 ranking 9th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Samlesbury & Walton crimes were 597. The crime rate of Samlesbury & Walton in 2024 was 340.35 (year) or 28.36 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Samlesbury & Walton were around 525 crimes with yearly crime rate of 299.30 (year) or 24.94 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Samlesbury & Walton)CrimesRank (Samlesbury & Walton)CrimesRank (Samlesbury & Walton)
Earnshaw Bridge66 31,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central97 11,019 2865 2
Middleforth68 2781 4668 5
Bamber Bridge East51 7859 3765 3
Bamber Bridge West53 6749 5729 4
Seven Stars65 4703 6664 6
Lostock Hall61 5548 9503 10
Broadfield37 12546 10586 7
St Ambrose37 11550 8515 9
Moss Side44 8443 13491 12
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane39 10480 11336 13
New Longton & Hutton East28 14376 14495 11
Farington West22 18446 12217 15
Buckshaw & Worden29 13280 16191 16
Broad Oak23 17298 15308 14
Farington East26 15236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale West26 16138 22168 19
Hoole15 23253 17184 17
Longton & Hutton West16 22226 20173 18
Howick & Priory17 21239 18168 20
Charnock22 19199 21141 23
Walton-le-Dale East19 20107 23143 21

Samlesbury & Walton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20258
February 202510
January 20257
December 202413
November 202411
October 202414
September 202414
August 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202510
February 20259
January 20253
December 202410
November 20247
October 202416
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 202417

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 202514
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 202414
October 202418
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
June 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Samlesbury & Walton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Samlesbury & Walton postcode area is presented below.

1. Capitol Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Edward Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
4. North Ribble Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. East View (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Whalley Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Preston New Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Old Paddock Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hawthorne Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ashtree Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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